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Mathematics

From international mathematics work to student support, alumnus gives back to Oregon State

For Dale Comstock, mathematics opened doors far beyond the classroom, leading to research collaborations, government service and teaching opportunities across the world. Now, he is helping encourage future Oregon State researchers through a new endowed dissertation award for doctoral students in mathematics.

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Students

Samantha LeFore, Class of ‘26: BioHealth Sciences senior, OSU cheer captain, future physician

Whether stunting or studying, LeFore's time at Oregon State paved her way to a career in medicine.

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Alumni and Friends

Evolutionary biologist Stevan J. Arnold elected to National Academy of Sciences

Stevan J. Arnold, emeritus professor of integrative biology at Oregon State University, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest honors in science.

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Research

BioHealth Sciences student investigates addiction science at OHSU internship

From Oregon State undergraduate researcher to OHSU intern, Qiying Ma leverages his skillset to propel his career forward.

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Chemistry

Oregon State chemistry alum turns childhood curiosity into lifelong giving

A childhood spent tagging along on veterinary calls sparked Oregon State University alum Thomas Webb’s lifelong curiosity about how the world works. Decades later, that same curiosity now shapes his legacy by supporting the tools that help future chemistry students explore it for themselves.

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Events

Microbiology Berg lecture: "Pivoting from poliovirus to podcasts"

Join the Department of Microbiology as it hosts Vincent Racaniello, Higgins Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Columbia University, for an upcoming lecture, "Pivoting from poliovirus to podcasts," as he shares his groundbreaking work in virology and how it led him to a dynamic science communication career.

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Statistics

Lonseth Lecture 2026: 'Geometry of Hidden & Broken Symmetries’

The Department of Mathematics invites you to the 41st Lonseth Lecture on Thursday, May 28, with guest lecturer Laura P. Schaposnik. In her lecture, titled "Geometry of Hidden & Broken Symmetries," Schaposnik will break symmetry on purpose to see what drives reality.

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Alumni and Friends

What does an actuary do? Erica Baird’s path from math student to industry leader

Erica Baird (’05, M.A. mathematics ’09, Ph.D. mathematics and statistics ’13) didn’t set out to become an actuary. In fact, when she first heard about the career as an undergraduate mathematics student at Oregon State University, she was skeptical.

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Teaching Innovation

Research partnerships strengthen science teaching across Oregon

The College of Science and Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at Oregon State University have received a $450K award from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust to establish the Partners in Science program on the Corvallis campus.

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Chemistry

Conference access fuels career growth for Oregon State chemistry graduate students

For graduate students in chemistry at Oregon State University, conference season is more than a professional milestone — it’s a launchpad for future careers. Each year, students share discoveries and gain experience presenting their work, but conference travel is costly, and not all research groups can fund the experience. This Dam Proud Day, we're rallying to offset these costs to ensure no budding scientist is kept from this important milestone.

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Students

Marine biology student Anna Benson shares study abroad experience in Australia

Anna Benson, a student majoring in Marine Biology and International Studies at Oregon State, studied abroad last fall at James Cook University in Townsville, Australia. While she was there she had the opportunity to take a variety of coursework pertaining to her interests in marine biology and indigenous peoples studies. Benson shared her experiences with OSU Global Opportunities.

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Chemistry

Oxide-based sensor opens door to greener, faster, more accurate food quality testing

The novel sensor, which also has potential applications in health care and environmental monitoring, is based on the design principle of engineered interfacial chemistry. Funded by the National Science Foundation, the study by scientists at Oregon State and researchers in Taiwan was published in Applied Nano Materials, a journal of the American Chemical Society.